Chevrolet Colorado vs Dodge RAM 1500
Overview | |
Years produced2004-2012 | Years produced1994-2010 |
MSRP$32,400 | MSRP$21,455 |
Listings806 | Listings83 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews SummaryAvailable only in a crew-cab, short-bed body style, the Colorado offers one powertrain, rear-wheel drive (RWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD), and five trim levels. Talk about simplicity! Last redesigned for the 2023 model year, the Colorado is mostly unchanged for 2026. White Sands paint replaces Harvest Bronze on the Trail Boss and ZR2, and a new Bronze Accent Package is available. Additionally, Chevy has discontinued the snorkel and the rubber bed mat options. Verdict: In most ways, the 2026 Colorado is an impressive midsize truck. However, it plays runner-up to the Toyota Tacoma, which is not only more versatile and available with a wider range of dealer accessories, but also trades on its legendary reputation for long-term reliability. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Dodge Ram is one of the most recognizable vehicles on the road today, and certainly has notable exterior styling, thanks to its crosshairs-style grille and bulbous hood that rests on top of bulging fenders. The styling has been in place since the early 1990s, and the 2002 redesign kept the majority of the style in place. It's an excellent truck with plenty of virtues to draw in truck buyers, but the full-size segment has heated up to the point that it’s hard to find a bad apple. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.7L 310 hp I4 | Engine3.7L 215 hp V6 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity3 |
Horsepower310 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower215 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City14 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway20 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.7L 310 hp I4 | Engine Name3.7L 215 hp V6 |
Torque430 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | Torque235 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower310 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower215 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City14 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway20 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity3 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length61.7 in | Bed Length76.3 in |
Cargo Space | Cargo Space0.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight4310 lbs | Curb Weight4516 lbs |
Height78.8 in | Height74.4 in |
Length213.0 in | Length207.7 in |
Width84.4 in | Width79.9 in |
Wheelbase131.4 in | Wheelbase120.5 in |
Maximum Payload1710 lbs | Maximum Payload1830 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Standard Payload | Standard Payload1750 lbs |
Maximum Towing Capacity7700 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity8650 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2004-2012 | 1994-2010 |
MSRP | $32,400 | $21,455 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.7 out of 10Read full review | 6.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Available only in a crew-cab, short-bed body style, the Colorado offers one powertrain, rear-wheel drive (RWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD), and five trim levels. Talk about simplicity! Last redesigned for the 2023 model year, the Colorado is mostly unchanged for 2026. White Sands paint replaces Harvest Bronze on the Trail Boss and ZR2, and a new Bronze Accent Package is available. Additionally, Chevy has discontinued the snorkel and the rubber bed mat options. Verdict: In most ways, the 2026 Colorado is an impressive midsize truck. However, it plays runner-up to the Toyota Tacoma, which is not only more versatile and available with a wider range of dealer accessories, but also trades on its legendary reputation for long-term reliability. | The Dodge Ram is one of the most recognizable vehicles on the road today, and certainly has notable exterior styling, thanks to its crosshairs-style grille and bulbous hood that rests on top of bulging fenders. The styling has been in place since the early 1990s, and the 2002 redesign kept the majority of the style in place. It's an excellent truck with plenty of virtues to draw in truck buyers, but the full-size segment has heated up to the point that it’s hard to find a bad apple. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.7L 310 hp I4 | 3.7L 215 hp V6 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 3 |
Horsepower | 310 hp @ 5600 rpm | 215 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 14 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 20 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.7L 310 hp I4 | 3.7L 215 hp V6 |
Torque | 430 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 235 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 310 hp @ 5600 rpm | 215 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 14 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 20 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 3 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 61.7 in | 76.3 in |
Cargo Space | 0.0 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 4310 lbs | 4516 lbs |
Height | 78.8 in | 74.4 in |
Length | 213.0 in | 207.7 in |
Width | 84.4 in | 79.9 in |
Wheelbase | 131.4 in | 120.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1710 lbs | 1830 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
Standard Payload | 1750 lbs | |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7700 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 8650 lbs | |
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